FVS Section, CFF and ABV Membership

To support CPA forensic and valuation professionals, AICPA offers three membership programs: the Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS) Section, the Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) Credential, and the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) Credential. Membership in each program entitles members to premium content (as indicated by padlocks on this Web site), that includes resources, tools, and information needed to help the CPA forensic and valuation professional add value to their firm. The FVS Section is open to all CPAs and to non-CPAs employed in public accounting firms.

CFF and ABV credential holders, as a benefit of their membership, are also members of the FVS Section and have access to all FVS content and resources.

Demonstrate your expertise in financial forensic accounting or business valuation with the CPA-exclusive CFF and ABV credentials by sitting for the CFF or ABV exam. For more information about each examination, such as the registration and scheduling process, test center locations, exam preparation, access to the Content Specification Outlines, and more, please visit CFF Exam or ABV Exam.

The CFF and ABV credentials can position you for increased demand in two of the fastest-growing specialty areas for CPAs. The CFF Roadmap and ABV Roadmap are step-by-step guides that illustrate how a CPA, at any level of expertise, can utilize the resources provided to FVS Section members to embark on the journey to obtain the CPA-exclusive CFF and ABV credentials and add value to your firm.

In 1998, the AICPA offered valuation professionals the opportunity to become a part of the premier valuation credential provided exclusively to CPAs. For the past 15 years, the ABV Credential has maintained a standard of excellence in technical resources, advocacy and continuing professional education to ensure our members’ success, competency and distinction among the audiences they serve.